There's a difference, Kessel signed here expecting to win soon under Burke. After 6, maybe 7 years of no playoffs. If you are not tired of losing, what is your motivation for playing the game?

Why would that be any different? Why would John Tavarez want to stick around for another five years in Long Island? If Edmonton is bottom three again this year, why would Eberle, Hall, RNH wanna stick around? How could you respect them if they did?